Raleigh Record Ace (RRA) catalog from 1950

     I was going through some paper today and forund this gem. it is a RRA catalog from 1950. I believe it come out of the Hill Cycle shop here in Philadelphia. Cool fold out catalog with component updates fro 1950. Great graphics and colors too. I like that it folds out and essentially becomes a poster, suitable for framing!

1937 Raleigh Record Ace we recently sold.

      We recently got this 1937 Raleigh Record Ace (RRA) and sold it to a discerning collector within 24 hours. I did not even have time to photograph it properly. These bikes are my favorite pre-war British lightweight / club machines. Maybe someday I too will have the opportunity to own one. The photos are as found condition, it needs some bits, and to have some things removed, but it is correct where it counts. We also got the correct handlebars with the bike, which were sold as part of the deal. I cant wait to see it after the new owner has had time to bring it back fully. Enjoy!

Early 1950s Raleigh Clubman

54cm seattube x 58cm toptube(both are center to center)
Bayliss and Wiley track hubs with Raleigh Record Ace front wingnuts, and aluminum axlenuts.
Dunlop Special Lightweight rims in excellent condition.
Early version GB Sport front brake and lever.
Lovely aluminum stem.
Headclip headset.
Brooks saddle- I believe it is a 1960s-1970s saddle.
Williams cranks set. Williams date code for the "AP" stamped cranks- 1952.
Reynolds 531 tubing.
Bicycle is straight, and finish is great considering the age.  Some paint worn then (see photos), chrome is beautiful. No dents. Lower pump peg is broken off.

Raleigh RRA Record ACE 1948

Raleigh Record Ace. RRA. around 1948.
 Beautiful unrestored condition.
21"(53cm) center to center seat tube
23"(58cm) center to center top tube.
Sturmey Archer AW rear hub with rare Sturmey Quick Release cable attachment, and rear wingnuts.
early Brooks B-17 leather saddle.
Reynolds Aluminum seatpost.
RRA cranks, headset, Bottom bracket
GB brakes
 the wheels are 27", rare Dunlop aluminum clincher rims. modern tires.
 It currently has an incorrect stem but we would install correct Raleigh headclip stem and Lauterwasser handlebars. Also the correct Raleigh RRA pedals would be included with grease fittings(just not in the photos)

(SOLD)

I can delivery to Trexlertown, Hershey, or Memory Lane swap meet

Raleigh Record Ace Post War brochure

 We recently acquired a Raleigh Record Ace, Post War, that will soon be for sale. Looking through some recent catalogs, I found this brochure for the retooled RRA. Pretty cool. The bike was available with endless options, the closest to building a custom bike I have seen from a large bicycle manufacturer.

Amazing features. I am looking for one of those bag supports for our PreWar RRA. I had never noticed the braze on brake cable clips before until we got this bike.

Beautiful 1934 Raleigh on Ebay

 Not our Raleigh, but someone in England is selling it and it is beautiful! and original. 
here is the Ebay Auction

The components-

Lauterwasser chrome handlebars/Constrictor grips.

Pat numbered chrome stem.

Lucas King of the Road bell.

Resilion front brake lever and cantilever brake.

Gallows seat post.

Incredibly rare Brooks Duralumin saddle. (Wide alloy rails). The leather top is outstanding.

26 x 1 1/4 Dunlop Lightweight wheel rims.

Raleigh front with Raleigh wingnuts. Radial front wheel. Usual for pre war RRA.

Sturmey Archer TF (two speed fixed) rear hub. Dated 1934.

With correct and original Model TF trigger, toggle chain and Sturmey wingnuts.

Raleigh chainset with Heron chainring.

Raleigh pedals with Heron cages.

Original extendable wire toe clips and leather straps.

Bluemel's Noweight rear mudguard with pat number and Bluemel's patent white rear extension.

Bluemel's No 6 front Spearpoint extension.

Original Brooks/Raleigh saddle bag. With Brooks badge and Heron transfer. With quick release rod.

The straps will need to be replaced.

There are tools and a Dunlop puncture repair kit inside.

Rear panniers and rack.

Bluemel's Featherweight pump.

Unbelievably, the original Dunlop Road Racing tyres. In superb condition.

The original Raleigh bottom bracket, headset etc.

As stated the original transfers, which are complete. Including the Chrome Molybdenum tubing decal.

Reynolds 531 tubing being introduced the following year.